jperry

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Dr. Feickert Protractor
Well sort of Raul, but if you own 4 or more tonearms it starts making economic sense to own a more versatile setup device.Have a great day and enjoy the music. 
A few versus that connect you........what song is it?
INXS - Need You Tonight  
Dr. Feickert Protractor
OP,After that little trip down the rabbit hole courtesy of Raul, maybe we can get back to your topic.I use the Acoustical Systems SMARTractor, (https://www.arche-headshell.de/alignment-tools/smartractor/)which is similar to the Dr. Feickert protra... 
Craigslist transaction went south...
If you are refunding make sure he is returning the receiver you sold, not his broken one that is the same model. 
Great Experience with Feickert Protractor
Great purchase and a far better setup tool than the Geo Disc. I am not in your area, but thanks for the generous offer. 
Good Bass Recordings on CD for Subwoofer Testing
The Power & the Glory - M&K Real Time (not sure if you can get on CD)Interstellar movie SoundtrackStar Trek (the movie) Soundtrack 
Best Bang For The Buck I've Ever Spent
Replaced a Rega tonearm with a Basis Vector tonearm. I bought the Basis Vector used so the difference was under $1,000.All I can say is WOW! 
New cartridge and/or tonearm for a Delphi Mk1
I used to own a Mayware tonearm. It matches well with high compliance moving magnet cartridges. I used mine with a Sonus Blue. 
Seeking Advise on New TT/Cart Purchase
Robes,I will try and address a few of your questions:"my pre-amp is fine but if I go to an MM cart I really need to upgrade to a phono stage because most MM's perform best at 100X amplification & my Yamaha has the standard 47K which robes me o... 
New cartridge and/or tonearm for a Delphi Mk1
Take a look at the Oracle website. They list SME there and so I assume recommended by Oracle. The SME 345 is a version made for Oracle by SME, but other modern SME arms should work as well. 
Help... my turntable is alive!
Maybe there is something on or under your belt. Have you inspected the belt carefully for wear, flaws and debris? 
Seeking Advise on New TT/Cart Purchase
If you are not in a hurry I suggest you look for a used SME 10 in the $3,000 - $3,500 price range. It looks like your Yamaha has an adequate phono stage, although I think you should consider upgrading to better separate phono stage over time.I wou... 
Looking to upgrade from a Clearaudio Ambient (garrard 301 vs technics sp10?)
You should try an EMT or Benz Micro cartridge. That might be the change you are looking for in terms of a less clinical sound. 
Soundtracks and Film scores, your favourites
Some that I like with both good music and sound quality are:American HustleThemMissouri BreaksInterstellarThe Ghost & Ms Muir 
Silly prices for Nordost cables
Wow another I can't afford it so it's no good sour grapes thread.